The 22nd annual Top Tier Admissions Application Boot Camp® has concluded, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our students accomplished.
Finishing the Common App & College Essays in 4 Days
Over the course of four focused days, students transformed months of preparation and ideas into tangible progress on their college applications. They completed their entire Common App, Main Essay, and several supplemental essays; finalized their application strategy, including important deadlines; and refined their activity lists. By the end of the program, all students had their applications well underway with a clear roadmap for completing the rest of the process, and most finished entirely, ready to focus on senior year without the stress of college applications looming over them.
And they didn’t do it alone.
Expert Guidance and a Winning Admissions Strategy
Every essay draft and application component was reviewed by several members of our entire team, giving them the benefit of multiple perspectives, years of admissions experience, and the kind of detailed feedback that helps an essay become more authentic, compelling, and precise. ABC is a demanding program, but students showed up at every turn with focus, dedication, and earnest desire to put their best selves forward. And in return, our team met them with care, encouragement, and expertise at every step.
ABC is about more than checking boxes on an application; it’s about forging trusting, supportive partnerships with counselors who can help produce authentic narratives that they are proud of. Even more than the intensive essay work, through lectures and discussions, students learned about the admissions process, what colleges are really looking for, and how to position themselves as strong candidates. They gained a deeper understanding of application strategy while developing the tools and confidence to navigate the months ahead.
Most importantly, they made enormous progress.
Starting senior year already having a completed application, strategy, and essays is a remarkable accomplishment and not something we (or our students) take for granted. Our students have put in the work, asked thoughtful questions, embraced feedback, and thrived throughout the process.
We are incredibly proud of them and excited to see where all of this hard work takes them as they head into application season this fall.
What Families Are Saying About Application Boot Camp®
“This experience helped me understand college admissions and write the best essays I could! Thank you!”- L.M.
“There’s an incredible amount of thoughtful, personalized advice that would be hard to get from another company that isn’t as hands-on and engaged as TTA.” –L.T., Application Boot Camp® student
Personal Application Boot Camp®
Exclusive and personalized one-on-one support.
“We are in awe of this program. In awe of the expertise.” –J.D., Application Boot Camp® parent
“Thank you, Dream Team!” –B.A., Application Boot Camp® parent
Missed the August Dates? Try Personal Application Boot Camp®
If our set August dates didn’t line up for your family this time, our Personal Application Boot Camp® offers that same trusted process, curriculum, and strategy, delivered one-on-one over four days your family chooses. It’s every bit the same immersive, high-support experience, built entirely around your schedule instead of ours.
Senior year is officially here. Our ABC students are already ahead of the game, and with Personal Application Boot Camp®, yours could be too!
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With years of college counseling experience, Sam has guided students through the admissions process, building trusted relationships as she helped them identify and gain admission to best-fit colleges.
At Top Tier Admissions, Sam leads our annual Application Boot Camp® and our College Planning Retreat program. These curated, high-touch experiences are intentionally crafted to give students and families space for clarity, reflection, and confident decision-making—pairing strategic guidance with a calm, supportive environment that reduces stress and restores perspective during a high-stakes process.
Sam is a nationally recognized thought partner in college admissions strategy. She has presented at the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Annual Conference and is the author of A Guide to Finding the Best-Fit College for Jewish Students.
